The Bower Award for Business Leadership is presented annually to a leader in American business or industry, who, in his/her life and work, personifies outstanding qualities and attainments in leadership, the advancement of sound economic practices, and adherence to the highest ethical standards.

Please share this call for nominations with others who might wish to make a nomination. Questions about the appropriateness of a particular nomination are welcome and should be directed to Dr. Frederic Bertley, Vice President, The Franklin Institute, at the number and/or address listed in the nomination section.

Eligibility

Any leader or former leader of an American-based company is eligible, who, in his/her life and work, personifies outstanding qualities and attainments in leadership, the advancement of sound economic practices, and adherence to the highest ethical standards.

All nominees will be considered regardless of the relative size of the business or industry (Will of Henry Bower, 1986).

Special consideration will be given to achievements in business leadership that reflect the practical, useful, entrepreneurial, humanitarian, and philanthropic spirit of Benjamin Franklin.

Candidates for the award must be living, and the winner must participate in The Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony in Philadelphia.

This award is for an individual rather than a group.

Selection Process

Nominations will be accepted from any individual, organization, or institution. Carefully evaluated nominations will be presented to the Bower Business Award Selection Committee, a panel of experts from science, technology, and business, which recommends an award recipient.

The nomination of the proposed finalist is brought before the Board of Trustees of The Franklin Institute for final approval.

Nomination Checklist

Nominations must be submitted in English and must include the following:

Name, Occupational Address, Phone, Fax, and Email of nominee

Name, Occupational Address, Phone, Fax, and Email of nominator

Curriculum Vitae or Detailed Biography of nominee

A Proposed Citation - limit to 1 or 2 sentences

A Narrative Statement describing the nominee's qualifications for the Award

Four confidential Letters of Support requested by the nominator mailed directly to the Director of Awards Program at The Franklin Institute

Nominations and full package of materials should be mailed, faxed, or emailed to: